FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to automobile design engineering. More specifically the present invention is directed towards footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 5 A footrest of two-wheeler also commonly called as ladies footrest designed and fitted in two wheelers for resting of the foot normally by a pillion rider.
Visual and audio signals are commonly used in the two wheelers and so they are generally equipped with indicator and buzzer/alarm for information and safety of the rider of the two-wheeler. 10
Commonly used indicators in a two-wheeler are left/right turn indicator with buzzer/alarm, speed indicator, fuel level indicator, high beam/low beam indicator, RPM indicator etc. Some other indicators include side stand open/close indicator and critical turning angle indicator.
Problems in existing two-wheelers
Sometimes when a pillion rider alights from the two wheeler, the driver forgets to close the 15 footrest and this results in accidents if the footrest gets entangled with some other vehicle on the road. Although many kinds of alarms are present but no such two wheeler is fitted with a footrest that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler. If there is such system available, many accidents could be avoided.
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Innovative approach proposed by the inventors
The inventors of the present invention has developed an indicator system with buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/On or close/OFF of side footrest of two-wheeler. This indicating system will help the rider in judging the space required for the vehicle so will increase safety of the rider and can also decrease accidents due to side footrest remaining open un-necessarily. 25
PRIOR ART PATENTS AND THEIR DRAWBACKS
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Patent application no.
Summary of invention
Comparison with present invention
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US 6034594 A
A warning device to warn drivers of two wheeled vehicles of an approaching critical angle is disclosed. The warning device may include a sensing device and a separate signaling device. The sensing device may be a pendulum, bubble within a tube of fluid, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical whisker. The signaling device may be a buzzer, beeper, or lighted bulb.
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows the warning device to warn drivers of two wheeled vehicles of an approaching critical angle is disclosed. No footrest with alarm/buzzer is disclosed.
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US3059960
The principal object of this invention is to provide a vehicle foot rest which may be adjustably positioned. Another object of this invention is to provide a vehicle foot rest which is automatically adjustable in a predetermined manner in response to adjustment of an associated vehicle seat back. Still another object of this invention is to utilize seat adjuster equipment to actuate a vehicle foot rest to an adjuster position during
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows a vehicle foot rest which is automatically adjustable in a predetermined manner in
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adjustment of a vehicle seat back.
response to adjustment of an associated vehicle seat back. No mention is made towards any alarm/buzzer system which can indicate closed or open position of footrest.
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US 4955658 A
An adjustable foot rest for an occupant of an automobile has a floor board, comprising an inflatable bladder mounted on the floor board, a foot pad mounted on the chamber for engagement by the occupant's foot, and mean for variably inflating the bladder to selectively position the foot pad. The inflatable bladder has a plurality of flexible chamber arranged in accordion fashion to enable substantially linear movement of the foot pad between extreme inflated and deflated positions.
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows an adjustable foot rest for an occupant of an automobile comprising inflatable bladder mounted on the floor board but no mention is made towards any alarm/buzzer system for indicating footrest position as closed or open.
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US 6318785 B1
A motor vehicle foot rest includes a movable foot rest panel, a driving mechanism and an actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, a flexible and
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm
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linearly movable cable pushes or pulls a linearly movable slide capable of raising or lowering a foot rest panel.
for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows a motor vehicle foot rest and a mechanism of lowering or raising it. Nothing is disclosed towards indicating the raised or lowered position of the footrest as is disclosed in present invention.
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DE 10341843 A1
A foot rest has a spindle fitted under a motor vehicle's dashboard. An arm with first and second parts has a bearing plate on an end side and attaches with a linear swiveling movement to the spindle. An independent claim is also included for a motor vehicle seat for a co-driver with a foot rest.
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows a foot rest that has a spindle fitted under a motor vehicle's dashboard but not an alarm/buzzer system as disclosed in present application.
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US 8888189 B2
A vehicle footrest system allows an occupant seated in a rear seat to brace their feet and that is capable of inhibiting load from concentrating at the heels of an occupant. A footrest system is provided with: a reclining device that rotates an upper end part side of a seatback in the direction of arrow A and holds it at a predetermined angle of rotation; and a slide device that slides a front seat in the direction of arrow B with respect to a vehicle body floor.
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows a vehicle footrest system allows an occupant seated in a rear seat to brace their feet. No buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler is disclosed.
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CN201945311 U
The utility model relates to a single-foot rest which is provided with a level instrument. The single-foot rest comprises a platform for fixing the level instrument, a bracket supported on the ground and an indicator for indicating the steering of the platform, wherein the platform is arranged at the top of the bracket.
The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler that contains an indicator and buzzer/alarm for indicating the open/ON or close/OFF of the side footrest of two-wheeler.
In comparison the disclosed patent application shows a model relates to a single-foot
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rest which is provided with a level instrument but not a footrest alarm or buzzer.
Therefore, it can be concluded from the above that in spite of all the efforts made, the solutions previously proposed and known in the prior art do not meet all the essential requirements which have to be taken into consideration.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION 5
The main object of the present invention is to disclose a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler which indicates the status of footrest position when pillion rider is not sitting.
Another object of the present invention is to develop a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler which is easy to install and is low cost.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention discloses a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler. An electrical circuit is designed that comprises of a switch, LED indicator and a Buzzer/alarm. Two switches are used in the circuit one is attached to the footrest and other is attached below the pillion rider seat and this circuit is connected to the battery of the vehicle. If the side footrest is in open 15 condition and no one is sitting as a pillion rider on a two wheeler, then only the alarm signals/sounds. An indicator signal is also provided with in the meter unit that will remind the user about the status of the side footrest and the user will make judgement of the vehicle accordingly while driving.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 20
Fig 1: Circuit Diagram
Numbering:
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1- Main supply ON/OFF
2- Indicator
3- Alarm / Buzzer
4- Limit Switch at NO (Normally open) position for footrest
5- Limit Switch at NC (Normally close) position for under seat space 5
Fig 2: Schematic diagram of two-wheeler.
6- Footrest
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 10
The following description is of the best-contemplated mode of carrying out the invention.
The description is made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention and should not be taken in a limiting sense.
Figure 1 shows the circuit diagram used for wiring of the side footrest of two-wheeler. The 15 circuit consists of main supply (1) that is operated through ON/OFF key of two wheeler, which is further connected to indicator (2) and Alarm/buzzer (3) that shows the indication of the side footrest status. The circuit also consists of two limit switches; one switch is at normally open position (4) which is connected to the footrest (6). The other limit switch (5) which is at normally close (NC) position is fitted under the seat of pillion rider. 20
Working of the present invention:
1- The power supply to the circuit is provided by the battery of the two wheeler.
2- Two limit switches are provided in the circuit, one is connected to footrest. This limit NO switch (4) is at normally open (NO) position. 25
3- Other limit NC switch (5) is provided under set of pillion rider, this limit switch is at normally close position.
4- When ON/OFF key (1) of the two wheeler is switched ON, power is supplied to the circuit.
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5- If the pillion rider is not sitting and side footrest (6) of the two-wheeler is open/ON then only the indicator and buzzer/alarm will switch ON.
6- So when no person is sitting as a pillion rider and footrest (6) is in open condition, the footrest limit NO switch (4) closes and gives a signal to indicator with buzzer/alarm which gives output and the rider remembers to close the back footrest to avoid accidents. 5
7- But if pillion rider is sitting, the under seat limit NC (5) switch is in open position due to weight of the pillion rider. So no indication and buzzer rings.
Therefore the simple working of the present invention is very useful and effective. It can be fitted easily in any two wheeler.
Novelty 10
Novelty of the present invention lies in footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler which informs the user about the side footrest status. If the side footrest is in open condition and no one is sitting as a pillion rider on a two wheeler, then only the alarm signals/sounds. An indicator signal is also provided with in the meter unit that will remind the user about the status of the side footrest and the user will make judgement of the vehicle accordingly while driving. It will also 15 increase the safety of the vehicle as few accidents that are caused due to side footrests of the two wheelers.
Inventive step
The inventive step of the present invention lies in developing a footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler. An electrical circuit is designed that comprises of a switch, LED indicator and a 20 Buzzer/alarm. Two switches are used in the circuit one is attached to the footrest and other is attached below the pillion rider seat and this circuit is connected to the battery of the vehicle. If the side footrest is in open condition and no one is sitting as a pillion rider on a two wheeler, then only the alarm signals/sounds. The inventors have carefully used the space below pillion seat to install a switch and the weight of the pillion rider is responsible for completing the circuit. This 25 approach seems novel and non-obvious.
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Industrial Application
The invention finds industrial application in two wheelers manufacturing industries. As it can be used on any two wheeler and is very low cost, it has massive industrial application. The simplicity of the invention is such that it is very easy to be adopted in any two wheeler industry. Therefore the invention clears the industrial application test successfully.

I CLAIM:
1. A footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler consisting of main supply (1) that is operated through ON/OFF key of two wheeler, which is further connected to indicator (2) and Alarm/buzzer (3), two limit switches, one of which is at normally open position (4) 5 and is connected to the footrest (6) while the other limit switch (5) is at normally close (NC) position and is fitted under the seat of pillion rider
WHEREIN after the ON/OFF key (1) of the two wheeler is switched ON:
- If no person is sitting as a pillion rider and footrest (6) is in open condition, the 10 footrest limit NO switch (4) closes and gives a signal to indicator which gives output in the form of buzzer/alarm;
- When pillion rider is sitting, the under seat limit NC (5) switch is in open position due to weight of the pillion rider and no signal is sent to indicator and thus no output in the form of buzzer/alarm is generated. 15
2. The footrest with alarm and indicator for two-wheeler as claimed in claim 1 WHEREIN status of the side footrest is displayed with the help of an indicator provided within the meter unit of the two wheeler.